KOSU Community Calendar

Daughtrey | Edge of the World

Season XX’s final chamber performance ends with a bang! Nathan Daughtrey's Edge of the World is a captivating composition for a percussion ensemble that was inspired by Brian Andreas’ poem, “True Things." The interpretation musically conveys two individuals starting their lives together and looking to the future. The performance perfectly captures rich harmonies and rhythmic complexities creating a dynamic musical experience for any music fan. With your admission to this beloved series enjoy a complimentary drink of your choice and an array of hors d'oeuvres, not to mention the ever-popular Q&A intermission between the audience and that evening’s musicians. Be prepared to learn something new about music, musicians and perhaps enjoy a few surprises about that evening's performers! Grab a ticket before they are gone for the final chamber show of Season XX set within the beautiful space of 101 Archer and the inspring illumination of downtown Tulsa's night sky!

Michelle Merrill, guest conductor

Beach | Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic"

Intermission (need not list in brochure)

Ravel | Alborada del grazioso

Stravinsky | The Firebird Suite (1919 version)

Dynamic and rapidly rising American conductor, Michelle Merrill graces the Tulsa stage as she conducts our opening piece, Symphony in E minor, op.32,"Gaelic" which reflects composer Amy Beach’s Celtic heritage with themes of Irish and Scottish folk music-a perfect complement to St. Patrick’s Day holiday! With Ravel’s Alborada del grazioso expect to enjoy the vibrant contrast inspired by Spanish dance rhythms and melodies. The concert ends with the audible symphonic storytelling, colorful orchestration, and emotional intensity of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite (1919 version.)

Daniel Hege, guest conductor
Rebekah Lorenz, horn

Mussorgsky | Prelude to Khovanshchina

Gipps | Horn Concerto, op.58

Rebekah Lorenz, horn

Intermission (need not list in brochure)

Schubert | Symphony No. 9 in C major, D.944, “The Great”

Honored by the League of American Orchestras, guest conductor Daniel Hege returns to Chapman Music Hall to lead the orchestra in a dark and mysterious concert replicating the tone from the opera, Khovanshchina. Rich harmonies evoke a feeling of dawn over Moscow for the audience in Tulsa's Performing Arts Center. Thereafter, enjoy the expressive work of Ruth Gipps's Horn Concerto, Op. 58 which features a three-movement piece each with its own character and mood, ending on a likely and rhythmic passage. Hege leads the orchestra into the final and majestic selection of Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 in C major, D.944, “The Great.” This four-movement piece travels through a bold, a relaxed, a lively and a triumphant orchestral journey. A concert not to be missed!

James Bagwell, guest conductor

Jana McIntyre, soprano

Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano

Tulsa Chorale | Zachary Malavolti, Artistic Director

Mahler | Symphony No.2 in C minor, “Resurrection"

James Bagwell, an accomplished American conductor known for his work in choral, operatic, and orchestral music returns to Tulsa to close out our historic Season XX joined by the revered Tulsa Chorale. Mahler’s Symphony No.2 in C minor, “Resurrection" is a five-movement piece featuring the Tulsa Chorale and its impressive soloists. The piece features dramatic and intense character and mood ranges all culminating in a superb conclusion intentionally symbolizing hope and resurrection. This profound piece will only leave you inspired, only to anticipate Season XXI of your Tulsa Symphony Orchestra!